This program provides project-based funding to new or existing Ontario events to enhance programs, activities and services and support innovations that will lead to long-term improvements, sustainability and the attraction of additional tourists.

Celebrate Ontario 2019 Now Launched

What’s NEW for 2019?

Simplified single application form, making it easier to apply to the program

Streamlined funding formula applicable to all festival and event budgets

Funding support focused on programming improvements and marketing to tourists

Please read the Celebrate Ontario 2019 Application Guide carefully for information on eligibility, funding priorities and program details. The Guide will help you to determine whether the program aligns with your event plans.

Information Sessions Are Back!

To help with the application process, we are once again offering online information sessions that will be delivered via webinar and teleconference.

A company’s most valuable asset can be its employees. If you’re looking for employee training support, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant might be for you. OTEC has become an approved and certified provider for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant program and is available to help businesses access and deliver corporate training programs for the hospitality, tourism, and community development sectors. For more information, contact OTEC Client Services at clientservices@otec.org or by calling 416-622-1975.

The Tourism Industry Partners Program (TIPP) encourages innovative and results-based initiatives that facilitate increased visitation and expenditures from out-of-province visitors. The objectives of the TIPP program are to fund targeted, innovative programs and marketing tactics that directly generate awareness. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Nicole Papineau, Partnership Development and Sales Manager, at 416-212-1886 or Nicole.papineau@ontario.ca.